Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Owner's Manual page 350

Operating the soft top in an
emergency (Cabriolet)
Check the following points if the soft top
does not close automatically:
Is the boot separator engaged
( page 188)?
Is the skibag cover closed
( page 189)?
Have the roll-over bars been deployed?
Is the boot lid closed?
Is the on-board voltage sufficient?
Start the engine if necessary.
If the automatic function still does not
work, you may close the soft top manually.
You will require somebody to assist you in
carrying out this work.
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Soft top emergency operation is a complex,
technically demanding procedure requiring a
great deal of strength. Only close the soft top
manually under extreme circumstances. In this
situation, it is better to consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
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Risk of injury
Remove your wrist watch and any items
of jewellery, such as rings or bracelets.
You could otherwise get caught, injure
yourself and damage the vehicle.
Only touch those places expressly indi-
cated when operating the soft top in an
emergency. Otherwise, you could injure
yourself.
Apply the parking brake.
Open the side windows.
Lower the head restraints ( page 94).
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The roll-over bars may have been deployed
if the head restraints cannot be lowered. For in-
formation about lowering the roll-over bars man-
ually ( page 344).
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
Open the boot.
Practical advice
Opening/closing in an emergency
Take the two straps from the vehicle
tool kit. For more information about the
vehicle tool kit ( page 276).
Take the Allen key from the Owner's
Manual wallet.
Remove the trim in the boot on the left-
hand side.
P 77.00-2222-31
1 Locking mechanism
Pull locking mechanism 1 out to the
stop and turn it approximately a quar-
ter of a turn.
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